Design Change Analyst

Description Position Summary: The role supports as primary Purchasing focal point for all Design Change (DC) activities, coordinating Purchasing-related actions and ensuring changes are evaluated and completed within established timelines.

Responsibilities include

representing Purchasing in CRB meetings, preparing and presenting DC-related topics, identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities, and coordinating with Configuration Management to resolve DC-related issues. The position also partners closely with Engineering during the preliminary phase prior to DC creation and is responsible for monitoring, managing, and reporting KPIs associated with Purchasing-managed changes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following; other duties may be assigned: Design Change evaluation Pre-check of all Purchasing relevant DC´s in terms of Quality of DC´s – if any information is missing or any content is unclear, conduct clarification with Engineering Content Scope Affected Buyer Independent evaluation of DC´s with less complicated impact, including clarification with suppliers Feasibility Costs Timeline If independent evaluation not possible, distribute DC´s to Buyers for evaluation Prioritize DC´s and inform affected Buyers Gather all input from Buyers and approve or decline DC´s Create open points in DC´s Represent Purchasing within CRB meeting and present DC issues Reporting and Shopfloor Management Create and maintain Purchasing DC KPI Report Purchasing DC KPI within SFM Gather all critical Purchasing topics and report within CRB meeting Attend DC prioritization meetings Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, Information Systems or a related field.

Experience with change management, design analysis or project based roles. Experience in a relevant industry (manufacturing, technology or engineering). Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in tracking change processes.